Today in the news: Mega Millions jackpot a new world record

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Mar 30, 2012 at 12:01 AMMar 30, 2012 at 8:21 AM

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News to know

The estimated jackpot for Friday’s Mega Millions lottery is now $540 million, a new world record. Sales have been brisk as Mega Millions fever spreads. The previous lottery record was $390 million, which was also for a Mega Millions lottery. The winning numbers will be drawn Friday night. If there is a single winner of the jackpot, the payment can be taken over 26 years or as a lump-sum payment of $389 million.

Quote of note

"Early detection is associated with better outcomes. The earlier kids are detected, the earlier they could get services, and the less impairment they'll have on their learning and in their lives on a long-term basis is our best understanding." - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Thomas Frieden, talking after a report from the CDC that autism has risen in U.S. children by 78 percent since a decade ago.

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